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The Black Congratulatory Ceremony is held every year to honor the African American graduates on the UIUC campus. The BN-AACC recognizes those students of African descent who have graduated from the U of I with a bachelor, masters, Ph.D., and or professional degree in a ceremony reflecting the African American tradition.

REGISTER FOR THE 2010 BLACK CONGRATULATORY CEREMONY TODAY!!

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Important Dates!!!

Mark your calendars, and save the date for these important Black Congratulatory events. For information on campus wide commencement ceremonies, please click here :
 
  • Online Registration Opens : Wednesday, January 20, 2010
  • Online Early Registration Deadline : Friday, March 19, 2010
  • Online Final Registration Deadline: Friday, April 30, 2010
    • Early registraion fee: $45 Friday, March 19, 2010
    • Late registration fee:$55 Friday, April 30, 2010
    • Payment can be in cash or with a money order (made to "University of Illinois")
    • No personal Checks or credit cards will be accepted
  • Class Picture : April 6, 2010 4:30-6pm @ Krannert Lobby
  • Speech & Song Application Deadline : Monday, February 22, 2010 11:59pm please e-mail your speech and/or song to sreason2@illinois.edu
  • Speech & Song Auditions : Tuesday, March 2, 2010 7:30pm BNAACC Basement Your speech and song must reflect the theme "The Evidence of Progress."
  • Congratulatory Ad Book Submission Deadline: Friday, April 2, 2010
  • Silent Vigil: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 12pm
  • Black Family Reunion: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 3-5pm
  • Payment can be in cash or with a money order (made to "University of Illinois") only.
    No checks or credit cards will be accepted!
  • Stole & Ticket Distribution : Dress Rehearsal on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 5:45 in Huff Hall
  • Items can be picked up at the BN-AACC.
  • Black Congratulatory Rehearsal: Friday, May 14, 2010 6pm at Huff Hall
  • Black Congratulatory: Saturday, May 15, 2010 6:30pm
    • Doors open at 5:30pm
    • Graduates will convene at the Armory at 4:30pm
     

     

     
     
     
     

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